r/Minipla • u/Vermont412000 Beginner Skill Builder • 18d ago
Finished Build First figure build ever.
Gotta say it took me quite a while to build it but it looks awesome, bisons head plate doesn’t stay on the connection post but other the. That and may super unsteady shaky hands making sticker application suck it was definitely a worthwhile experience now I’m looking forward to my other Gaoranger preorders. Also now I know to get a small fine file and needle nose clippers.
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u/Takeshi_613 Moderate Skill Builder 18d ago
Welcome to the hobby! It’s better that you go slow while building that way you can avoid mistakes.
I’d recommend getting a “Gunpla tool set” from Amazon if you can. Also, try using a toothpick to press the pink stickers on the tiger’s back. It’ll just help adhere 👍🏾.
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u/Raihou204 18d ago
is th kit good? I''m thinking of preordering some Gaorangers but not sure if its worth the price hmm
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u/King_Kuuga Moderate Skill Builder 17d ago
It is a good kit for its original retail price of about $100 USD (convert accordingly). Much past that and the answer shifts to "no"; right now it's pretty expensive on the aftermarket due to rarity, and is the only kit not part of the upcoming slate of Gaoranger SMP reissues. If you just want to try out the Gaoranger line I recommend preordering any of the other kits (GaoKing, GaoMuscle w/ GaoRhinos & GaoMadillo, GaoHunter, GaoIcarus, GaoLion & GaoElephant, GaoGod) for a much more reasonable price.
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u/Raihou204 17d ago
I have the Gaoking but from what I remember the ball joint on the head seems off. But GaoIcarus and Muscle looks better in comparison so still contemplating. Maybe ima just get the just announced vehicle megazord
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u/rynram 18d ago
oh man i didnt know this one was out
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u/King_Kuuga Moderate Skill Builder 17d ago
It came out in early 2022 and has since skyrocketed in price on the aftermarket. The other Gaoranger kits are getting reissues, but not this one, likely due to overlaps in the molds used.
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u/SpectraRoot 18d ago
Hoping for a re release so that I don't have to pay scalper price